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Space anomalies, missing permanent teeth and orthodontic treatment
The Angle Orthodontist
|July 1, 1985
Summary
This study found sex differences in dental spacing, with males showing more posterior spacing and females more anterior spacing. Tooth extractions were linked to increased spacing, but orthodontic treatment was not.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Dental Morphology
Background:
- Dental crowding and spacing are common orthodontic concerns.
- Understanding their associations with patient demographics and treatment is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the statistical associations between dental crowding and spacing with age, sex, orthodontic treatment, and extractions.
Main Methods:
- Statistical analysis was employed to examine relationships between dental spacing and various factors.
- Data included patient age, sex, orthodontic treatment history, and extraction status.
Main Results:
- A tendency for increased maxillary posterior spacing was observed in males.
- Females exhibited a tendency for increased lower anterior spacing.
- Tooth extractions were statistically associated with increased dental spacing.
Conclusions:
- Sex is associated with the location of dental spacing.
- Tooth extractions correlate with dental spacing, highlighting their impact on tooth alignment.